Firecracker Chicken Drumsticks
These Firecracker Chicken Drumsticks are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sticky, garlicy glaze that's packed with flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 8-12 drumsticks
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray cooking spray on top.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the baking sheet so they aren't touching.
- Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks over and bake for another 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan combine buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, hot sauce, butter, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat until thick and glossy.
- Brush the sauce generously over the baked drumsticks. Return them to the oven for 5-8 minutes so the glaze becomes sticky and caramelized.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes if needed for crispy skin.
- Check internal temperature making sure it's at least 165℉.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350℉ for 10 minutes or air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 0.2g
